What charities fight lung cancer?

A fellow caregiver asked...

I just found out my aunt has lung cancer. I'd like to make a donation in her honor. Is there a cancer foundation that you recommend?

Expert Answer

Bonnie Bajorek Daneker is author and creator of the The Compassionate Caregiver's Series, which includes "The Compassionate Caregiver's Guide to Caring for Someone with Cancer," "The Journey of Grief," "Handbook on Hospice and Palliative Care," and other titles on cancer diagnosis and end of life. She speaks regularly at cancer research and support functions, including PANCAN and Cancer Survivor's Network. She is a former member of the Executive Committee of the CSN at St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta and the Georgia Chapter of the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

Hello, That is a very generous gesture. If you'd like to make a donation to an organization focused on lung cancer, The Bonnie J. Addario Foundation is very active: http://www.lungcancerfoundation.org/contribute/.

If you'd like to donate to a cancer-fighting organization in general, I'd recommend The American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index.

Thank you, and good luck to your aunt.